Back To Me

Well, I debated keeping this post separate and then I realized we girls like to 'say what we need to say' and I thought the better of it. Let's face it, honestly, I'm posting it so I'm going to be accountable to it. So I'm in for Health and Wellness on Mondays.

Here are a few 'resources' I am going to be utilizing in the next year. Oh no, I just said year. I'm getting on my own bandwagon for health and wellness after a long hiatus. And we all know a hiatus in this department is not a good thing. Nonetheless, I can't help that I am revved up to get going right here in the midst of Holiday Season 2008!

And you know what - that is okay - more than okay, I am excited about it.

Here's a little background. For my lifetime, I have been active and love sports, jogging, swimming, tennis. Two years ago, I ran my first marathon. A year and a half ago I ran my first Half- Marathon. Four years ago I was teaching "Body Sculpting" in my gym. So I did weight training three days a week and ran two or three.

Somewhere in there after accomplishing my marathon goal something odd occurred, I slowly stopped lacing up the tennis shoes so much. Life got busier, a move back to my Southern roots, a slurp back into Sweet Tea of my youth, another new Starbucks Latte to sample, etc.

Though I still am active with the Tigers and Mountain Man - I miss "my active." My jogs, my workout classes, myself. So Hello Internets, this year is about getting back to me! :) There's the short version. We'll see where this leads. I think I'll post on my own Health and Wellness on Mondays. If other posts are more pressing, I will at least plan to check in on it. Not a health blog, consider it getting to know Carolina Mama a little better. ;)

Anyone else struggle with little changes that lead to bigger changes and now you want to turn it back around? I would love it if anyone wants to join me. My girlfriend here in town is joining in. Now, to get her to Blog with us! Ya think a new health routine and blogging are too much for her to commence at once?! :) (I'll do what I can and stay tuned if she joins in the mommyblogging!")

So without much ado and without a lot of rules and regs I am getting going. This Week's Change: I am choosing one thing to change this week. Drum roll right from the South,

Giving up Sweet Tea, Starbucks Lattes!

This was my lifestyle prior to our soiree back to Dixie. So what worked well before will work well again. The translated version is no more 'drinking my calories.' :) I have really indulged in this area and loved all manner of Southern Sweet Tea and Starbucks Lattes.

Now, I am back to "Hello Sweet Tea with Splenda" "Hello Sugar-Free Hazelnut Latte!" "Hello Sugar-Free Peppermint Mocha!" etc.

Here are a couple of links to bolster us up:

Hungry Girl! I love this site. Check it out. You'll surely find something helpful there.

Here are Hungry Girl's Top 'Ate" as we head into Thanksgiving - I plan to take note and I share so enjoy :) :


TOP ATE Calorie-Saving Cooking Swaps!
1. Nonstick cooking spray instead of oil (for stovetop cooking)
2. Canned pumpkin instead of eggs & oil (for baking)
3. Light vanilla soymilk instead of milk or cream
4. Fat-free liquid egg substitute instead of eggs
5. No-sugar-added applesauce instead of butter
6. Ground-beef-style soy crumbles instead of ground beef
7. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granular) instead of sugar
8. Butternut squash instead of potatoes

and

Nutrition Data is a new resource I just discovered and it was pretty timely and all. Lots of data in one place, sounds good to me.

May the Lord bless this endeavor and may His hand be upon it.

Warmly,